GoofsterStud
Member
You don't think? With the slanted design and the colored light/line, I think a metallic shell would be quite pleasing.
Kind of like the silver PS2:
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The Verge: Xbox One update arriving in March, white console later this year
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You don't think? With the slanted design and the colored light/line, I think a metallic shell would be quite pleasing.
Kind of like the silver PS2:
The things that really need a design change, imo, are the store, friends/activity, party and achievements. I've managed to handle the Home and Pins tabs quite well now.
Don't expect a drastic change. Probably nothing on the home screen(which looks friggen great to me). But most likely in the sub areas that people are complaining most about.
Yeah, the things that will change are the social stuff i.e. party being hidden, everything is an app now etc.
Marc Whitten even took it personally so these have the priority: http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/08/xbox-one-updates/
Marc Whitten even took it personally so these have the priority: http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/08/xbox-one-updates/
MikeE21286
Member
Releasing without a disc drive is a mistake.
Kinect is the new WiiU gamepad.
Kinect is the new WiiU gamepad.
Elitro
Member
A SKU without a drive could work if they provide steam-like deals often enough.
At first i was thinking it didn't make much sense, you can't lend games or even buy the best deals (which usually are retail copies a couple of months after release).
But looking to my computer i realize how useless my drive has been, i buy almost everything through steam and i wouldn't even notice if the drive broken.
But unlike pc DD, the console ones are way behind. if MS can make it work the xbone could become very interesting.
I wish we had some leaks for Sony as well, information has been as scarce as the games so far...
At first i was thinking it didn't make much sense, you can't lend games or even buy the best deals (which usually are retail copies a couple of months after release).
But looking to my computer i realize how useless my drive has been, i buy almost everything through steam and i wouldn't even notice if the drive broken.
But unlike pc DD, the console ones are way behind. if MS can make it work the xbone could become very interesting.
I wish we had some leaks for Sony as well, information has been as scarce as the games so far...
InternHertz
Member
So if I read the report right, I can't effin get Xbox One in Belgium this year either? It was already ridiculous but now it's really getting out of hand.
I really want an official statement from 'Krosoft.
I really want an official statement from 'Krosoft.
enanogrande
Member
I don't know if a disc less console is a good idea. First off, the BR Drives only cost ~$28, so the most I can see is a $50 price cut. Even if this comes in fall and all other component prices go down, enough for the price cut to actually be $100, the OG XB1 would still get a similar cut. For that price difference, I don't think there's too many people who would give up a BR player and the possibility of using discs for their games (the old bandwidth argument).
It's funny I say this now, as I was always a proponent of both consoles launching with a cheaper disc less SKU... I just don't think it'll make the difference they expect it to.
Why would you live there?
Serious question though; what would the difference be for you from ordering it from France or Germany compared to buying it in Belgium?
Alx
Member
I hope they'll add extended support for non-US TV box, that's the major feature that I'm missing.
I don't care about the new models since I already have the console, but the idea of a model without a disk drive doesn't seem absurd to me (I'm only using mine to watch DVD and bluray, that's not too often and I could have other solutions to do it). There's a market for that anyway, but I don't think it would change much of the total price. Maybe if it helps making the console smaller ?
I don't care about the new models since I already have the console, but the idea of a model without a disk drive doesn't seem absurd to me (I'm only using mine to watch DVD and bluray, that's not too often and I could have other solutions to do it). There's a market for that anyway, but I don't think it would change much of the total price. Maybe if it helps making the console smaller ?
The direct cost of a BR drive is one thing, but wouldn't there also be a license cost? Other than that Microsoft could easily take a $50 hit on each ODD-less console due to the fact that the user most buy products trough their store, a store which they get a bigger cut than from retail sale.
This is surely just assumptions, but I could see them making more on this. You know; the perks of a walled garden.
Final Boss
Banned
Don't care about a white Xbone but a $399 version I would be interested
InternHertz
Member
I'm also wondering the same thing, and have been for years
Ultimately it wouldn't make a real difference apart for the ease of warranty (well to be honest it's a very important point as they're most of the time massive => shipping is costly) but it's more of a principle. For my European version home consoles, I like buying them at a local store.
Yeah, that's where I think most of the changes will be made.
I also think the main (tile) home page looks good. Modern minimalist. Very straightforward.
enanogrande
Member
That's a very good point actually. The latest info I could find with quick google is that licensing cost $14 per drive in 2009 - obviously the price would have gone down by now, but who knows by how much. I think it's safe to guesstimate a $10 licensing cost, so maybe a ~$38 savings? That is a bit more significant. I still think anything less than a $100 price different between the disc-less & BR SKUs will overwhelmingly lead buyers towards the pricier one (or hell towards the blu-ray playing PS4) but I guess just the fact you can market the entire XB1 line at a cheaper price point will get people in the door that you wouldn't otherwise, even if those people never buy the cheap SKU.
enanogrande
Member
Any one else think it's weird that the Titanfall console on the box is different than the rendered one?
I've seen some shitty concept art for close to final products multiple times, this is not even among top 50. But sure, it's odd, and it's not even certain that it will look like any of those.
We'll have to wait and see.
Not necessarily. As it was never formally announced, the image could have just been a mockup of things to come in a sense. So someone maybe wanted to show potentially how the console would look, and possibly the way the box would look on shelves.
Edit: like an idea of "hey guys were planning on releasing a TitanFall limited edition console bundle, here's what Respawn/EA had in mind".
Well If there was a white Xbox one I would be very tempted if it came to the UK.
I think most of these rumours are made up crap. Lets face it, a discless console with only 500gb? Hell even if it were 1TB it wouldn't work
Just looked at Article... No one mentioning the rumour of this badass console?
I would get that day one. Make it happen MS and you have a sale!
DO WANT!
How long does it take for you to download a 40gb+ game on Xbox?
Have you downloaded Assassins Creed on it?
intheinbetween
Member
100Mbps here and it took me around an hour to download and install Ryse, 30GB+
SkullplateMurray
Member
Fine if 1TB hard drive and you have big wallet for digital games... or they start selling them as physical codes at a retail price.
intheinbetween
Member
not really if they price the digital titles properly
BibiMaghoo
Member
Is there anything in the Verge report that was not already rumoured or expected?
We have the white console, that MS themselves said they may release down the line.
We have the disc-less console, something we heard about before the bone was revealed.
Not sure if we knew about a 1Tb HDD, but it's not really a shocker either.
Same with the update, of course they are going to patch things.
Is Sunset Overdrive launching this year news?
Not saying that this stuff is not exciting, just that we knew it already, some of it from a considerable time ago. The stuff we didn't is obvious in it's possibility.
We have the white console, that MS themselves said they may release down the line.
We have the disc-less console, something we heard about before the bone was revealed.
Not sure if we knew about a 1Tb HDD, but it's not really a shocker either.
Same with the update, of course they are going to patch things.
Is Sunset Overdrive launching this year news?
Not saying that this stuff is not exciting, just that we knew it already, some of it from a considerable time ago. The stuff we didn't is obvious in it's possibility.
Pop
Member
i feel like though it'd get it out of their system for a bit if it didn't do well, so it may be worth the risk
But used games and sharing with friends. Even with a price of $400, it really isn't worth it to me. I much rather have a kinect-less Xbone.
RadarScope1
Member
I'm just catching up with the news from yesterday but these seem like some really boring leaks. Ah well, leaks and leaks and usually a fun time around here.
And dumping the disc drive rather than Kinect? I don't think that's what people want, MS...
And dumping the disc drive rather than Kinect? I don't think that's what people want, MS...
LittleJohnny
Banned
So true. I guess it's the contrast between the white surface and the black analog sticks, and the black IR cover on top that make it sexy. The same could've applied for the console had they made it hybrid, maybe white in the shiny area and black for the matte.
Yep, for the most part it was just putting dates on things we already knew or suspected. FH2, Crackdown, Platinum game, the stuff you mentioned, etc. The Halo stuff was certainly cool to hear and, while we figured Halo 2 Anniversary would come, we had no idea about the ports.
What we did not hear about were new features that MS might be adding to the OS. Anything about a 3rd party app marketplace. Nothing about how the Bone fits into the Windows ecosystem changes coming up with Update 1 and then Threshold next year. Nothing about indie stuff. Nothing about Twitch. Nothing about what features and enhancements this update will bring. The leaks were pretty slim in details and while good to get confirmation on a bunch of things, I think the actual reveals will still provide them with hype. I, personally, am looking forward to seeing what Forza Horizon 2 looks like. Especially if they are doing some sort of cloud generated weather stuff. And if they are, I am suspecting it is weather that is calculated for all players at once and not on a player by player basis.
Indeed.
intheinbetween
Member
same here, I'm not really impressed by these confirmations. we all know consoles will be released in different colours and flavours (larger hdds, slim versions, adding and removing feats). we should have also learnt MS use to release two big updates, spring and fall, so they will fix lots of issues and they might include new features/options and-or re-organize the dashboard.
the news for me is SO release date, which seems to have been confirmed for this year, the same goes for QB apparently. many people didn't expect any of those titles to be released during this year. obviously the Halo leak is the most important, because it implies H5 being delayed and the release of Halo 2, 3 and 4 on XB1
TheLegendary
Member
I love OS updates like nothing else. So glad big changes are coming so soon.
Would love a White One but can't justify that right now.
Would love a White One but can't justify that right now.
Valkyr Junkie
Member
GameStop is gonna love MS if they release a SKU without a disc drive.
They sure as shit won't push it as hard and no more hand drawn advertising posters
BibiMaghoo
Member
Many of the things you mention though are not confirmed by the Verge. For example, I see no mention of the Halo 3 + 4 ports, the Crackdown or Platinum games. Those have come from our new - thinks it's funny to throw out a mockup as an original without stating it is fake, even though he made it - 'leaker'. I would imagine the Verge would have mentioned this if their sources had also verified.
I'm unclear on the situation with SO, but was under the impression is was always slated for this year. QB has not been confirmed by the Verge either.
I think overall, we need to be clear on this board as to what has come from where. There seems to be some confusion. This thread verifies specific details from our mockup friend, but not all, or even half of them, only the obvious and known. That sets off alarm bells for me.
Sorry, my thoughts was ahead of my typing. Telenor are finally setting up fiber in my area these days. So by late February/beginning of March I'll be "up to speed".
This is me now:
I have that same crappy connection too
Moved from city less than one fifth the size, but with 25/25 fiber as the cheapest option for just 25% more than what I pay now. On the other side of the island was my friend with I think like 400 down.
No. It was verified my mort on twitter. It's just a mock up image, but the bundle is real.
Good to hear! May get that one instead of the white sku
McHuj
Member
I'm down with a discless SKU. I hope the thing comes in a smaller form factor too.
The only disc based media I have left if kid's DVDs. I haven't bought a real movie in years and (so far) going only digital on the PS4, I can't imagine going back. I don't want to deal with the hassle of discs anymore.
The only disc based media I have left if kid's DVDs. I haven't bought a real movie in years and (so far) going only digital on the PS4, I can't imagine going back. I don't want to deal with the hassle of discs anymore.